Job Details Working Title: Grant Programs Supervisor Job Class: Planning Grants Administrator Agency: Health Department - Job ID: 97175
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid 50%
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers. Bidders will be considered through 10/21/2026.
- Date Posted: 10/15/2026
- Closing Date: 10/28/2026
- Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
- Division/Unit: Health Systems / Health Policy (HP) / Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC)
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes - Up to 25% of the time
- Salary Range: $41.81 - $60.10 / hourly; $87,299 - $125,488 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association (MMA)
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Job Summary Come join the Office of Rural Health and Primary Care at the Minnesota Department of Health as a Grant Programs Supervisor where you can help lead expanding state and federal investments that strengthen health care access across rural and underserved communities. In this leadership role, you will guide major grant programs, support strategic rural health initiatives, and supervise a growing team working to improve Minnesota's health care safety net. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape investments, influence policy, and lead a high-performing team dedicated to advancing equitable access to care.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Oversee and supervise the grants unit, including staffing, workflow coordination, budgeting, and performance management.
- Direct federal grant and coo perative agreement activities-application review, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and compliance.
- Manage a major portfolio of state and federal grant programs, including RFP development, review processes, contracting, spending oversight, and evaluation.
- Lead develop ment and delivery of technical assistance for rural and safety-net providers, including identifying underserved areas and supporting workforce programs.
- Support statewide rural health strategy through research, policy recommendations, planning work, and representation in advisory groups and audits.
In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.
This is a hybrid telework position that requires in-person meetings and in-office work in the downtown St. Paul location. Telework will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. Occasional travel is required for this position.
This vacancy announcement will be used to fill up to two (2) Grant Programs Supervisor positions. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describe your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
- Four (4) years of experience administering state or federal grant programs, including all of the following:
- Developing and managing the budget
- Monitoring expenditures
- Ensuring compliance with grant requirements
- Providing technical assistance to internal or external stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership experience which may include:
- Experience as a manager, supervisor, leadworker, team lead, project lead;
- Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4, Everyday Leaders);
- Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization;
- A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG). This experience must include: 1+ years identifying issues, goals and strategic actions, AND 100+ hours/year time commitment.
A degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or a related health science field may substitute for experience as follows:
- Doctorate = 24 months
- Master's = 18 months
- Bachelor's = 12 months
- Associate = 6 months
Qualifications to be further assessed during the interview process:
- Knowledge of grant administration processes, such as RFP development, grant review criteria, contract preparation, and documentation of procedures.
- Ability to analyze health care system trends and translate findings into program strategy or technical assistance for rural and safety-net providers.
- Ability to monitor grant programs, evaluate program performance, and take corrective action when needed.
- Strong oral and written communication skills to convey information to applicants, grantees, advisory committees, state and federal agencies, and diverse public audiences.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in managing team members and engaging in performance management-based conversations.
- Experience directing major portfolios of federal and statewide grant programs, including annual grant cycle planning and program evaluation.
- Experience leading policy development, drafting statute or rule language, or evaluating the impact of policy changes on health care access.
- Experience working with federal health programs such as National Health Service Corps, J-1 Visa Waiver, or shortage area designation programs.
- Ability to strategically anticipate impacts of funding, legal, or policy changes and recommend adjustments to programs or infrastructure.
Additional Requirements - This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.
- This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Dani Whitney at dani.whitney@state.mn.us or 651-201-3701 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Dani Whitney at dani.whitney@state.mn.us .
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us .
